11 May 1944
The Way of Drama
The Way of Drama unfolds in the world of kabuki in Osaka, but also addresses the politics of popular culture and the rivalry between theatrical styles like those used by amateur actors to dramatise contemporary events.
A Midsummer's Fantasia
Do you want to go to the fireworks festival with me tonight?
Reality and fantasy melds as a Korean documentary film director attempts to capture life in the small town of Gojo, Japan.
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김새벽 Mi-jeong / Hye-jeong
岩瀬亮 Yusuke
임형국 Tae-hoon
康すおん Kenji
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